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Software update: December 1st 2017

A software update introducing new features and adjustments is now available for Splatoon 2. To download the update, please start the game while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the internet. The software version after this update will be 2.0.1.

Update contents

Changes to Inkopolis Square

Fixed an issue occurring for players who had applied the Ver. 2.0.0 update, where the Great Zapfish was not appearing in Inkopolis Square once the necessary conditions had been met.

Additional information

Updating to version 2.0.1 will prevent matchmaking at the Shoal with players using an earlier version.

Please note: To download this content, additional storage may be needed. If you don’t have enough system storage in the Nintendo Switch console, please use a compatible microSD card (for more information, visit our Support section). You can check how much free space there is on your console's system memory or microSD card by opening System Settings from the HOME Menu and selecting Data Management.

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